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acomplishedartis:

--- Quote from: lilitalienboi16 on May 11, 2013, 02:40:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: Rhys on May 10, 2013, 07:43:28 PM ---
All is well today! HOME MADE COFFEE! :D

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cheaper and more quite...  :)


Miss you too Alex.     Someday, God willing, we will share that coffee.
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Rhys 🕊:
You will be safe today with home made coffee. Ha ha  :P

Rhys

onelovedread:
No disrespect, Alex but If I went into Starbuks and encountered a patron and a barista discussing doctrine, I'd be slightly put off, because I don't think it's an appropriate place for that discussion. Just my opinion.

onelovedread:
Hi Alex
Despite my earlier statement, when I look at the incident, I just want you to know also that I think you acted with wisdom and restraint in the face of what took place.
I for one, know that I probably would have reacted badly and made a scene, which would probably have gotten the barista fired.
I sometimes fly off the handle quickly and do not have your control.
Here's hoping that my earlier post did not offend you.
You certainly have reason to have acted as you did based on the following scripture in 1 Peter 3 that states:
"15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."

You definitely followed that word, Alex.
John

lilitalienboi16:

--- Quote from: JohnChris on May 13, 2013, 12:41:09 PM ---Hi Alex
Despite my earlier statement, when I look at the incident, I just want you to know also that I think you acted with wisdom and restraint in the face of what took place.
I for one, know that I probably would have reacted badly and made a scene, which would probably have gotten the barista fired.
I sometimes fly off the handle quickly and do not have your control.
Here's hoping that my earlier post did not offend you.
You certainly have reason to have acted as you did based on the following scripture in 1 Peter 3 that states:
"15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."

You definitely followed that word, Alex.
John

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Thank you John :)
Your previous post did not offend me, I'm in and out of the forums due to finals week quickly approaching here in school as the semester winds down to an end.
The verse you quoted brings me great comfort. I remember being wounded by what had happened, I couldn't understand the very harsh and cruel criticism I received from the lady. It takes a lot to wound me emotionally and I don't know why this incident did so much.. maybe it was coupled with the feeling of betrayal from a christian I had considered a friend? In the end I don't think he ment any harm looking back at it, but sometimes people don't realize in the moment how their actions, though perhaps totally void of malicious intent, can wound another. I certainly experienced something of the sort on that day. A learning experience none the less. I'm glad you shared though, while I don't think the barista was totally dysfunctional, he perhaps was not working at 100% efficiency considering he was engaged in our conversation. Still.. I am at a loss for finding justification to the reactions I received from the husband and wife. Its okay though, in the past. Forgiven and done with. The Lord was merciful to me and gave me the strength to do the right thing. I find myself doing the wrong things so often that at this point, I'd give anything to be seeing the Lords work in me, even willing to trade a bit of pain in the moment if it means the Lord will bring about some good in this very human soul of mine!

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